Relapse Prevention
Early Recovery
Change
Celebrities and Movies
Coping Skills
Addiction and Health
Misc.
100

feelings, individuals, or situations that cause your brain to crave substances; if you are unaware of them they could be a factor for relapse. 

Triggers 

100

a powerful desire to use substances 

often perceived as "impulsive" and "uncontrollable"

craving

100

Describe the Roadmap to Recovery

*Stages that explain different parts of the recovery process


100

This film is the true story of William Griffith Wilson, a World War I veteran whose small drinking problem becomes a serious addiction after he loses his fortune in the stock market collapse of 1929. Wilson's career and his domestic life are in tatters when he meets Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith, also struggling with a drinking problem. The two form a support group that becomes the basis for a famous organization.

My name is Bill W

100

 A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique

Mindfulness 

100

Those suffering from addiction often have one or more medical issues that occur as well. True or False?

 True

100

A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad

gratitude 

200

these thoughts are harmful in recovery and can be things we tell ourselves to talk us into using again

Relapse justification thoughts

bonus: 100pts to anyone willing to share a time when they had a justification thought

200

someone who guides a newcomer through the process of 12-step groups

sponsor 

200 bonus points for sharing what you know about sponsorship, what you like about the idea of it, and how a "bad" sponsor could affect recovery success.

200

What does the "Wall" Stage look like in the Roadmap to Recovery?

bonus question anyone can answer: describe your time in the wall stage

*third stage

*"normal" life; anhedonia; emotional swings; decreased ability to feel pleasure; "doctor shopping"; loss of motivation; secondary drug/alcohol use; breakdown of structure

200


This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw a resurgence in his popularity since entering recovery and staring in a series of hit movies.



Robert Downey Jr or "Iron Man" 

200

The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress

self-care 

200

You will always notice drug's effect on physical health immediately.

True or False?

False 

you may notice the cognitive effects immediately but it takes its toll on your body over time. 

200

Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.

Denial

300

believing in our ability so greatly that it can cause us setbacks or problems in relation to recovery and mental health

overconfidence

300

the physical symptoms experienced after detoxification that relate to the "bodily healing" from substance abuse  

Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms or (PAWS)


300

What "Stage of Change" fits the following description:

some awareness of the problem; thinking about pros/cons; some awareness of changing; going back and forth on willingness


Contemplation

300

This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.

Sir Elton John

300

Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns


therapy or counseling

300

Drug addiction can:

A) Cause mental health issues

B) Develop because of pre-existing mental health issues

C) Does not effect mental health issues

D) A and B

D

300

Name at least 3 reasons people use drugs

To feel better (stress, depression, etc)

To feel good (socially, pleasure, relaxation)

Curiosity (peer pressure, seeking a thrill, etc) 

Fear of withdrawal (using to avoid feeling ill/dope sick/ hungover) ex: drinking as an "eye opener" 

400

What is the very first step in the eleven steps of the relapse process?

You have a change of attitude

*irritable; complaining about recovery activities; stop doing recovery activities...

400

what does the acronym HALT stand for?


hint: it reminds us to stop and evaluate current feelings  

Hungry 

Angry 

Lonely 

Tired 

400

Five possible PAWS symptoms are...

*irritability; stress sensitivity; fatigue; paranoia; difficulty concentrating; tremors; sleep issues; memory problems...

400

A biopic of a famous country music legend and his rise to fame in Tennessee. While on tour, he meets the love of his life, singer June Carter. However, things take a turn when he becomes involved in drugs and his marriage to first wife, Vivian, begins to fall apart. June eventually helps him recover from his addiction and he proposes to her in front of a live audience.

Walk the Line (Johnny Cash) 

400

 Doing or thinking about something different when you feel yourself being triggered to use substances

Opposite Action

400

Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use

Mouth

Liver

Throat

Lungs

Skin

Kidney

Bladder

Heart

Brain

400

Describe the steps of DEARMAN

D- Describe; E-Express; A- Assert; R-Reinforce; M-Mindful; A-Appear Confident; N-Negotiate

*For 200 bonus points, roleplay a DEARMAN script

500

 how could over commitment lead to relapse?  

This can lead to feeling overloaded and under pressure.

increased stress that promotes escapism 

encourages grandiosity and wishful thinking in high risk situations

recovery is not a race- it can set unrealistic expectations for recovery. 


500

using another hobby, substance, or activity to replace or substitute feelings/results that you used to get from using 

cross addiction 

500

What are the five stages of change?

Pre-contemplation; Contemplation; Preparation; Action; Maintenance

discussion: Can someone identify which stage they are in and explain

500

What child film star, part of the biggest movie franchise of the 2000s shared the following statement on alcohol abuse: “I was living in constant fear of who I’d meet, what I might have said to them, what I might have done with them, so I’d stay in my apartment for days and drink alone. I was a recluse at 20. It was pathetic – it wasn’t me. I’m a fun, polite person, and it turned me into a rude bore.”

Daniel Radcliffe 

preferred coping skill: exercise 

500

what are the pros and cons of "emotional release" as a coping skill? 

Pros: releases the pressure of overwhelming emotions 

cons: cannot be done in every situation. some people might think you are acting crazier. 

example: a teacher frustrated by a classroom of students chatting/ignoring him might do a "box jump" on the desk to get everyone to focus on him. (not making this up- my government teacher did this- worked every time and people thought he was insane)

500

Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use

Hepatitis

Heart disease

Obesity

Mental health 

HIV

Cancer

Stroke

500

Name 3 reasons that can influence whether or not a person becomes addicted

Genetics (family history) 

Age

Environmental factors (neighborhood, friends)

Gender 

ethnicity

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